China Calling
I am in the middle of a conversation with a customer, passionately defending our "NOT MADE IN CHINA" product when I suddenly realize that...
Manage by sharing
One monday morning, early 2008. I am preparing for the quarterly sales meeting with the ladies who run the boutique at the airport...
The warrior's way
Taking decisions is a critical element of an executive job. Throughout the years failure and success taught me how to decide faster and...
About dreams and plans
11am in Shanghai, I am attending a yoga class held in Chinese. The teacher speaks enough English to allow me to follow. The class is full...
The truth nobody tells you about meeting etiquette
Freshly hired and a high potential. Female. Italian. Genuinely naive. Strongly motivated. This was me when I was invited to partecipate...
7 books that shaped my mindset
These books have been written in different times, but are equally modern and insightful. What is mine is yours, the rise of Collaborative...
8 steps to make the best out of your career break
It took me almost two years and all my savings to take a 2 year career break. 3 months have gone and I have an uncomfortable feeling that...
Lost in Reconstruction
In the last three months I have dived into the new professional existence, unconditionally accepting anything that came across. Naked of...
Why I love Shanghai
"Nothing can distract Chinese people from getting where or what they want. No crowd, no sleepless night, no famine, no compromise."...
Simple routines to energize your soul
Say "Yes, I´d love to" instead of "Hmmm, let me see, I let you know..." (as often as you can) Go to sleep at least 15 minutes before you...
